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PowertrainP0869

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Pressure High

28 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
BYDP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
CheryP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0869Line Pressure High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0869Clutch pressure is too high BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0869Getriebeöldruck hoch BrandPowertrain
FiatP0869Line pressure high BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
GMP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0869Transmission Fluid High Pressure BrandPowertrain
HondaP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0869Transmission fluid pressure - high BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High SAEPowertrain
OpelP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High SAEPowertrain
SaabP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
TataP0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0869Clutch pressure is too high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0869SAE: Transmission Fluid Pressure: High BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Related codes

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  • P0862 Gear Shift Control Module A Communication Circuit High
  • P0863 TCM Communication Circuit
  • P0864 TCM Communication Circuit Range/Performance
  • P0865 TCM Communication Circuit Low
  • P0866 TCM Communication Circuit High
  • P0867 Transmission Fluid Pressure
  • P0868 Transmission Fluid Pressure Low
  • P086A Gear N switch sensor open circuit
  • P086B Gear N position sensor/Gear N switch implausible
  • P086C Gear N position sensor/Gear N switch signal voltage is low

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